Lot 597: Sold for £65 hammer

Estimate £80-£120

A collection of early 20th Century Huntley & Palmer novelty biscuit tins, to include 'Farmhouse', circa 1931, 11cm x 16cm x 10cm, 'Marble', circa 1909, 18cm x 13cm x 13cm and 'Straw handbag' circa 1901, 7cm x 17cm x 13cm.

Condition report
Straw handbag - extensive wear to the exterior and interior with losses to paintwork, creasing to the cardboard handle and a split to the centre of the handle. Farmhouse - Rusting to the base, scratching to the top cove, tarnishing and wear to the inside and out. Marble - Dent to the corner of the cover, with opening to this section, losses to paintwork at the top, and throughout, overally moderate to good condition. Tarnishing and wear to the underside.

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